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Adventures in Breaking Impossible
We're all about ordinary people overcoming big, difficult challenges!
Join Chris and Michael as we train, travel and, step by step, build up to The Big One(s)
Previously we walked around Lake Washington (in 24 hours), ran marathons (and ultra-marathons), flipped a tire for a mile (twice), all to prepare for our biggest, most difficult challenge yet . . .
the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge
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Chris Toepker
Jul 249 min read
Kung Fu Pedigree: It's a Journey
Chris's kung fu journey winds across three continents & several teachers. He's looking for new ways to be Breaking Impossible. With others!
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Chris Toepker
Feb 184 min read
Worldwide #March150 - let's Break Impossible, together
Who's with me?!
If you'd like to join in, or just follow along, we've created a WhatsApp Community: Worldwide #March150.
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Chris Toepker
Mar 5, 20231 min read
The Last Four: vLog 202304
describing the last 4 of our 12 tools, in video format - watch and learn. <3
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Michael Van Elsberg
Feb 27, 20231 min read
The Middle Four: vLog 202303
This slightly longer video explains the middle four of the 12 tools that Chris and I use to maintain our active lifestyle. We will be...
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Chris Toepker
Feb 19, 202320 min read
12 Tools Quick Reference Library
Handy list of research we've mentioned in our vLogs & articles. Enjoy!
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Michael Van Elsberg
Feb 3, 20231 min read
The First Four: vLog202302
This slightly longer video explains the first four of the 12 Tools that Chris and I use to maintain an active lifestyle. We've also...
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Michael Van Elsberg
Jan 16, 20231 min read
The 12 Tools: vLog202301
Introduction to the 12 tools and the Breaking Impossible Method. Chris and I will be explaining why and how we use the rest of the 12...
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Chris Toepker
Nov 28, 20213 min read
Fitting it all in!
Fit in all the important items during the important "all the rest" eight hours, left over after Work, Family, and Sleep.
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Chris Toepker
Nov 14, 20214 min read
No Limits, Just Steps
Breaking Impossible is all about setting big goals and challenging yourself, then achieving them step by step. These are powerful tools, and
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Chris Toepker
Jul 5, 20213 min read
Got grit?
What is grit? How do you use it? How can it be practiced? Let's see, using kung fu and running as exmples!
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Chris Toepker
Jun 1, 20215 min read
Why do it at all?!
Add adventure to your mindset & toolkit to keep motivation high, get out more regularly & to be ready for anything that might #SuddenUponYou
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Chris Toepker
Feb 9, 20212 min read
Still here, still going
Team, It's been a long while since Michael & I provided updates. Please accept our apologies! And thanks to the many of you that reached...
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Chris Toepker
Aug 13, 20205 min read
Let's have adventures!
What makes a good adventure? Good weather? Good friends? Something more? Let's find out!
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Chris Toepker
May 12, 20203 min read
Its Quiet. Too Quiet!
The past few weeks have been quiet ones, like with many of you I’m sure. While I had been taking advantage of the exceptions for outdoor...
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Michael Van Elsberg
May 11, 20205 min read
Breaking Obstacles
I have practiced martial arts since I was nine-years old starting at one of Ed Parker’s (Tracy’s) Kenpo schools before the Bruce Lee...
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Michael Van Elsberg
Apr 4, 20203 min read
The MacLehose Trail Part Two
The MacLehose trail is the longest trail in Hong Kong and it covers most of the highest peaks from one side of the New Territories to the...
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Michael Van Elsberg
Mar 28, 20203 min read
Lantau Island
At the beginning of my second trip to Hong Kong in February I stayed in Tung Chung for several days and got my first taste of the Lantau...
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Chris Toepker
Mar 22, 20203 min read
Microadventuring
I have been out microadventuering - getting a bit of challenge, difference & outing into everyday life. Here's a summary of 8-week attempt.
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Chris Toepker
Mar 13, 20203 min read
First Ever: Orienteering
First ever adventures in Orienteering, happily failing in order to build skills and add mental to physical challenge of wandering...not lost
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Chris Toepker
Mar 5, 20204 min read
Ocala Recces
Exploring Ocala National Forest, preparing for a self-supported, self-directed ultra along the Florida Trail.
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